What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery - 24 hours per week - Afternoon shift position at Henry Ford Health System?
Part -Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: Afternoons
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant (LC) responds to lactation needs for breastfeeding mothers and their families. May require direction and/or guidance from physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), or nurses. Uses critical thinking skills when addressing lactation problems. Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice, customer service, leadership, professional development, and research/evaluation.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical or non-clinical related field.
- One year as a Lactation Consultant/Specialist.
- Knowledge of quality management and customer service.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively guide personnel and to communicate with patients.
- Analytical skills to evaluate procedures, techniques, identify problems to provide solutions.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- IBCLC certification required within one year of hire and maintained.
- Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
- Department: NU Labor & Delivery Servs HFMH
- Shift: Evening Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
